St. Louis Photographer » A Journal by Holly McCaig

So, I seem to knit almost every day now. When life gets stressful, or just trying to wind down the day. I took some photos of some of the hats I’ve done a while back and have decided I need to sell some of these to justify this huge stash of yarn I’ve managed to accumulate. I buy it to knit myself something for studio use with newborns (not that I shoot many – where are they?) And, I have yarn left over. So, I’m going to sell some! Don’t expect a regular stocked store. This summer is going to be crazy busy, but for the time being, here is what I have photographed from my stash to sell. They are sized at 12 inches in diameter (24″ circular at the brim). Pricing is a little higher than on some hats because I used handspun merino yarn from ETSY. Beautiful stuff!!! I ship these items US Priority mail so I can track them and insure them properly should they get damaged or lost in shipping. Oh, and if you buy one, would you PLEASE share your shots with me? Thanks! This one is my new favorite – click the ETSY links below it to go to the store.

So, a few weeks ago, I decided that I would probably drive dear, sweet, Carrie absoutely crazy with my knitting requests for studio props. I became determined to at least try it and see if I can do it myself. I was ready to give up. Really, ready to give up! But, I didn’t. These are the things I’ve made in the past week or so. My little basket up at the studio is going to be full of these yummy goodies for props when shooting newborns and babies. Now, who has some for me?

I also knitted a couple of pods, but can’t figure out a way to photograph them without an actual baby.

While I was at the studio today for a session, I decided to photograph the hats too. I stole an extra box of Pergo laminate from the garage and made a faux floor for the studio. I think I need one more box to make it slightly bigger. I also got some great ideas from my client about how to mount my fabric I bought for backdrops. The ideas are pouring in, and now I need lots of cute kiddos to take pictures of!

And, I taught mom how to make this one. She’s going to be very very busy making me hats and things I think! And, I’m hoping I can talk her into doing some for an ETSY store – lord knows I could never commit to knitting for a store! ack!